Lot 1342 , Job Nixon (1891-1938), engravings, Demolition of Devonshire House, 1925 and 3 others
Job Nixon (1891-1938)
engraving and drypoint,
'Demolition of Devonshire House', 1925 (60 proofs); 'A Romney Farm'; 'From Where the Mayflower Sailed', 12/50 and 'Boats, Brixham', 8/50,
signed and inscribed to the margins,
9.25 x 14.5in (largest plate size)
Estimate £200-300
Demolition of Devonshire House in good clean condition, has been tabbed into an album at some point and tabs remain at the top, one or two tiny dirt specks around the margin but essentially good order, inscribed in pencil with the note 60 Proofs.
Farm view - two small marks towards the top right, otherwise good.
Mayflower - one or two small scattered fox marks particularly to the right
Brixham - one broad fox mark in the sky and paper remnants in the top corners where it has been stuck down
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Sold for £650